A Tour of Designer Alex Drexler's Tribeca Studio and Showroom

Designer Alex Drexler outside his studio in Tribeca. "When they came to paint the doors, I asked them to skip mine, so it's the only one on the floor that's still red."

Drexler's studio is on the fifth floor of a building in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. "It used to be the axe studio for the brand Best Made, and it sort of just became available."

"Every season we change up the showroom to reflect the season. So those are some vintage photos, I've had them for years—I got them at a vintage store. The telescopes and binoculars we found on eBay."

"The theme this season was camping," he explains of the outdoorsy props, which include a map, flats, books lined in shirting fabrics, rope, bandannas, and a compass.

Parts of the showroom sets will make their way to his shop, located in NoLita.

Light is provided, in part, by a neon sign Drexler had made in Chinatown. "Honestly, I don't even remember the name of it—it's one of those little places that probably doesn't even have a name."

On Drexler's desk, there are two calculators-abacus hybrids.

"I love to be at the store talking to the customer, learning what they like, what they don't, what I can improve on. I like talking to the people who work at the store." Above, a variety of labels used in his products.

"A lot of people really enjoyed our mascot of the season. His name is George, he represents our upstate inspirations. It took four hours to make him."

Red lacquered letters serve as a backdrop for winter apparel and accessories on display.

"My three favorite restaurants right now are Little Park, Morandi, and The Odeon. I live near The Odeon, the office is nearby, plus it's a classic. It's been around for 25 years." Above, looks from the Alex Mill fall/winter 2015 collection.

"Everything started with the white shirt, a small selection of knits, shirts, a sweatshirt, a pair of jeans. A core collection of essentials for guys. And that took two years to make."

"For me, it's all about the little details. It's hard to get the equation just right, but I feel like when you do, guys really appreciate that." Above, a jacket from the fall/winter 2015 collection.

A chess set wrapped in fabric at the Alex Mill studio.

"This is our oxford shirt, which is part of our core collection. It'll always be available, but we'll play with the details—like this one has trapunto stitching."

"I'm obsessed with buttons," Drexler admits. Here, one of many jars filled with the design staple.

The hallway features a mural painted by an artist whose office is on the floor.